Compound Q&A
How is 2-[(2,6-Dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethanol (CAS: 85309-91-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
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2-[(2,6-Dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethanol is typically synthesized through the reaction of dichlorobenzyl chlorides with ethylene glycol. The process involves the condensation of dichlorobenzyl chloride with ethylene glycol in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide, followed by isolation and purification steps. The yield is around 70-80%, and the reaction is conducted under mild conditions to ensure high selectivity.
About
CAS No
85309-91-7
English Name
2-[(2,6-Dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethanol
Molecular Formula
C9H10Cl2O2
Molecular Weight
221.08 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(c(c(c1)Cl)COCCO)Cl
InChIKey
MCVIDUDFKDIJMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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